Days after the stunning free-agent departure of Dwyane Wade forever changed the face of the Miami Heat, the team underwent a massive makeover and facelift Sunday.

In addition to re-signing power forward Udonis Haslem, who, like Wade, joined the team in 2003, the Heat also traded for New Orleans Pelicans forward Luke Babbitt, signed Brooklyn Nets free agent guard Wayne Ellington and Toronto Raptors free-agent forward James Johnson, matched the Nets’ offer sheet for guard Tyler Johnson, and then reached an agreement to add Nets free-agent center Willie Reed.

Beyond those moves, the Heat has informed guard Beno Udrih that they will reserve a roster spot for him if he does not find a larger contract to his liking elsewhere.

Heat President Pat Riley emphasized the signing of Haslem.

“For over a decade,” Riley said in a statement, “Udonis has embodied what it means to wear the Miami Heat uniform. He has been the pillar and constant of this organization, and is a true champion in every sense of the word. We are thrilled that Udonis is back to help impart his leadership and instill the Heat culture with his new teammates.”

While Sunday’s flurry of moves hardly offset the free-agency losses of Wade, Luol Deng and Joe Johnson, it at least brought the Heat closer to whole in terms of quantity.

With the additions of Babbitt, Ellington and James Johnson, and by retaining Udonis Haslem and Tyler Johnson, the Heat now have 14 players under contract, with teams allowed to carry a maximum of 15 during the regular season and up to 20 during the offseason.

After Sunday’s maneuvering, the Heat have Hassan Whiteside, Chris Bosh, Josh McRoberts and Haslem and in their power rotation; Babbitt, James Johnson, Justise Winslow and recently added New York Knicks free agent forward Derrick Williams in their wing rotation; and Goran Dragic, Josh Richardson, Rodney McGruder, Briante Weber, Tyler Johnson and Ellington in their backcourt.

Reed as soon as Monday will become the 15th player under contract to the Heat, with Udrih, who took a late-season buyout from the Heat after sustaining a foot injury, expected to become the 16th player under contract before the start of training camp.

Even with all of Sunday’s maneuvering, the Heat still retain a $2.9 million mid-level salary-cap exception for teams that utilized cap space. Should the Heat exercise that exception and sign Udrih, it would put the team’s payroll at $100 million.

Outside of the trade for Babbitt, all of the Heat’s other Sunday moves were handled in free agency. The Heat dealt a protected 2018 second-round pick previously acquired from the Pelicans back to New Orleans for Babbitt. The pick, protected through the draft’s first 55 selections, was acquired in the February trade of forward Jarnell Stokes to the Pelicans. The Heat also sent cash to New Orleans to complete the deal.

Babbitt, who will earn $1.2 million this coming season in the final year on his contract,

is known for his ability to stretch defenses with his 3-point shooting, which creates questions about redundancy with McRoberts.

In Ellington, the Heat add the type of long-distance threat they not only had lacked on their current roster, but an element Erik Spoelstra’s team also had lacked last season. Ellington agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract, with the Heat holding a team option for the second season, providing flexibility to maximize salary-cap space for 2017 free agency.

In James Johnson, the Heat add an athletic component capable of providing physical play and defense. He signed a one-year, $4 million contract.
In Tyler Johnson, the Heat bring back a 3-point presence in the backcourt with an aggressive defensive bent. His new contract starts at a reasonable $5.6 million for the coming season but escalates to nearly $20 million in the fourth and final season.

As for Haslem, he helps maintain continuity as he moves into his franchise-record 14th season with the team, with the ability to provide minutes in reserve in the power rotation, but even more importantly, to serve as a mentor to Whiteside. Haslem signed a one-year, $4 million contract.

Shortly after Haslem’s signing, Wade posted on Twitter, “Big Congrts to my ‘Brother’ @ThisIsUD way to continue holding it down for your city. Mr305.”

All contract terms were confirmed by the Sun Sentinel through parties involved in the process. The Heat confirmed all the signings.

Sunday’s moves brought the Heat to the $94 million 2016-17 NBA  salary cap, providing veteran support to a youthful roster that also includes Whiteside, 2015 draft picks Winslow and Richardson, as well as recent untested additions Weber and McGruder, who are both playing with the Heat summer-league team in Las Vegas.

The Heat had $19 million available in salary-cap space with Wednesday’s stunning departure of Wade in free agency to the Chicago Bulls, which came in the wake of Deng leaving for the Los Angeles Lakers and Joe Johnson for the Utah Jazz.

With Ellington, the Heat’s search for shooting has led them to a player who has thrived from distance against them in recent years

Shortly after reaching his agreement, Ellington posted on Instagram, “I’m super excited to be a part of a first class organization! Let’s get to work and make it a great season!!! #heatnation let’s get it!!!”

Ellington, 28, has been a thorn to the Heat in recent years with his 3-point shooting. He sparked the otherwise struggling Nets to a 111-108 victory over the Heat on Dec. 28 at AmericanAirlines Arena when he scored 23 of his 26 points in 23 second-half minutes, including three fourth-quarter 3-pointers.

Until that performance Ellington’s career high had been the 25 points he scored against the Heat on Nov. 11, 2012 with the Memphis Grizzlies, when he converted seven 3-pointers, which he also did in that Brooklyn victory in December.

Ellington is a seven-year veteran who was the No. 28 overall selection in the 2009 NBA Draft. His career path has taken him from the Timberwolves to the Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks and Nets.

He bypassed his player option to return to the Nets in June, becoming a free agent on July 1. This is the fourth consecutive year he has signed with a new team during free agency.

Ellington appeared in 76 games for the Nets this past season, starting 41, shooting .358 on 3-pointers. with 268 of his 561 shots coming from beyond the arc. He averaged 7.7 points this season and has never averaged more than the 10.4 he averaged with the Cavaliers in 2012-13.

Ellington in April was named recipient of the Professional Basketball Writers Association’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for outstanding service to his community, particularly his efforts in gun-violence prevention.

James Johnson, 29, was drafted in the first round of that same 2009 draft by the Bulls. He since has played two stints with Toronto, as well as for the Sacramento Kings and Grizzlies. He scored a career-high 27 points in February against the Houston Rockets and also had his moments off the bench against the Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals, a series Toronto won in seven games.

Johnson appeared in 57 games for the Raptors this past season, starting 32. He averaged 5 points and 2.2 rebounds.

Haslem, like Wade began his NBA career when he joined the Heat for the 2003-04 season, after going undrafted the previous year out of Florida and playing one season in France. He since has climbed the ladder in several major categories in the Heat record book, particularly with his rebounding.

Haslem earned $2.7 million this past season. Haslem, like Wade, is represented by Chicago-based Henry Thomas. Haslem, Wade and Bosh were Heat tri-captains last season.

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